PADI Scuba Diving Courses

We offer a wide range of diver training from learning how to SCUBA Dive (the popular PADI Open Water Diver course) plus advanced dive skills through the Advanced Open Water course and PADI Master SCUBA Diver rating.

Sidemount diving has become common place since it’s introduction to Recreational Diving with Specialties offered through both PADI and TDI.  We have Professional level diving starting at Divemaster right through to Master Instructor.  We have been training divers since 1975 and welcome everyone who has an interest in diving to come and take up the challenge and enjoy the sport of SCUBA Diving.

Keep an eye on our Dive Calendar at the bottom of every page for courses coming up soon.

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New Dive Gear

Need some new kit?  No problem, we have an extensive range of quality dive gear from all the best brands to choose from and Package deals for all the most popular configurations.  Have a look at some of the latest dive gear and come see us for all your dive gear requirements.

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Dive Crew Trips and Adventures

All year round, we offer you the opportunity to go diving.  We dive all the best local Wellington dive sites where the weather conditions allow safe diving. These sites offer something for everyone, from quick easy dives to longer more challenging areas so that there is something for everyone. Our dedicated staff are there to make sure you have a safe and fun dive.

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Sidemount Diving

We teach Sidemount Diving at NZ Sea Adventures and love the freer feel in the water and the ease of getting in and out compared to twins and diving larger singles off the boat.  We stock Dive Rite Nomads which are a great BCD, that is flexible enough to be used with traditional back mounted tanks, Sidemount, twin tanks, and rebreathers.

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Technical Diving and Rebreathers

Want to go deeper, stay down longer?   

We offer a full range of Technical & Rebreather diver training and equipment and are suppliers of  KISS Rebreather’s and Shearwater Computers.

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Diver Support Services

Certified divers can enjoy extended support services through our dive centre.  These include Dive Tank fills, Cylinder testing, Dive Gear servicing and repairs.

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First Aid Training

Here at NZ Sea Adventures we have a team of experienced first aid instructors who believe first aid training should be easy, fun and most importantly effective. Our programmes cover:

• The First Aid Provider – Personal Safety & EMS
  Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AED Use
  Basic CPR Skills
  Basic Life Support Care
  Foreign Body Airway Obstruction/Choking
  First Aid Assessment
  Caring for Serious Injury – Bleeding, Shock Management, Fractures, Soft-tissue injuries, and Wounds
  Burns
  Caring for Sudden Illness – Stroke, Diabetic Emergencies, Seizures, Breathing Difficulties and Asthma, Severe      Allergic Reaction, Chest Pain

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Fishing Gear plus Bait and Tackle

Our Wellington Dive Shop is located next to the only all-weather boat launching ramp on the west coast.  We have a good selection of fishing tackle and accessories from Hot Shotz, Wasabi, Black Magic, Gamakatsu and other great brands.  There is a great selection of well priced Southern Bait, lures, spinners and sinkers for every job.  Also great buying are our Rod and Reel combos from Jarvis Walker and Rovex.

Spearfishing Gear

We also support spearfishing which is becoming popular as the dive industry grows.  Starting from wetsuits, fins, spearguns, everything you need to get into the sport or replace that old gear.  There are also some great  packages  too.

Kayaks and Assessories

Kayaking is a great way to explore the many waterways and oceans surrounding New Zealand.  Kayak “fishing” has become a very popular way to reach those difficult to access fishing spots.  You can even Scuba dive from a Kayak.  We have an in-store range of kayaks and others quickly available. These include a wide selection of sit-in and sit-on single, double, triple and specialized fishing kayaks.  We also have Kayaking life vests, paddles and kayaking accessories.